Schmidt, Anne B., June 5, 1925 - September 26, 2014 The Tribune Greeley, Colorado 1 Oct 2014 Anne Schmidt, 89, of Greeley passed away September 26, 2014. She was born June 5, 1925 in Fort Lupton, CO to Casper and Anna Maria (Gette) Heit. She attended schools in Fort Lupton and graduated in 1943. She married Joseph Schmidt on December 28, 1948. Anne was a member of St. Augustine Catholic Church as well as the St. Augustine Altar & Rosary Society for many years. She worked for School District 27J for 28 years in the school lunch program. In her free time, Anne loved to garden and crochet. She crocheted many pairs of baby booties for the newborns at the Brighton Community Hospital. Anne is survived by her daughter, Cindy (Edward) Race; two siblings, Elizabeth Wethington and Leonard Heit; sister-in-law, Helen Heit; two grandchildren, Kelly Morgan and Shawn Race; four great-grandchildren, Slater Morgan, Tyce Morgan, Race Morgan and Aiden Race. She is preceded in death by her husband; eight siblings and one son, Ronald Schmidt. The Rosary Service will be held on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at 7:00pm at Tabor-Rice Funeral Home in Brighton, with visitation one hour prior. Mass of Christian Burial will follow on Friday, October 3, 2014 at 11:00am at St. Augustine Catholic Church. Interment will follow at Elmwood Cemetery. Tabor-Rice Funeral Home is handling the arrangements.

Herman, Jacob, December 22, 1927- September 29, 2014 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, Nebraska 30 Sep 2014 Jacob “Jake” Helmuth Herman, 87, passed away Monday, September 29, 2014, at Western Nebraska Veteran’s Home in Scottsbluff, where he was a resident for the past several years. His funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, October 4, 2014 at the Jolliffe Funeral Home in Scottsbluff, with Pastor Dale H. Brown officiating. Interment will follow at Fairview Cemetery with Military Graveside Rites given by the Nebraska National Guard. Memorial contributions may be made to the Salem Congregational Church. Visitation will be held Friday from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at the funeral home. His obituary may be viewed online at www.jolliffefuneralhome.com, where online condolences may be left. He was born December 22, 1927 in Scottsbluff, Nebraska to Jacob and Anna (Reib) Herman. He attended school in Scottsbluff from kindergarten to sixth grade and then in Hardin. Montana. They returned to Scottsbluff to farm when he was drafted into the Korean War. Jake served with the Army from 1950-1953 where he received the National Defense Service Medal, United Nations Service Medal, Korean Service Medal with two battle stars, and later, a Medal from the South Korean government. He was a part of the 300th Army Field Artillery the “Cowboy Cannoneers.” He fought in two major battles and served on the front line for 11 months. Jake was a volunteer driver after his retirement for the Veteran’s Administration and received recognition for driving over 150,000 miles transporting veterans to medical appointments in the tri-state area. He was a member of Salem Congregational Church and a lifetime member of the VFW, Disabled American Veterans, and Gering American Legion. He was an avid hunter, fisherman, gardener, and camper. Survivors include his brothers Raymond, Harold, and Allen, four nephews, and three nieces. He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother Gary, and two nephews Steve and Tim.

Ehrlich, Douglas Jay, July 3, 1943- Sept. 6, 2014 Billings Gazette Billings, Montana 1 Oct 2014 Douglas Jay Ehrlich Douglas Jay Ehrlich passed away Saturday Sept. 6, at his sister’s home in Swatera, Minn., after a long battle with cancer. He was in the care of hospice and surrounded by loving family and friends. Douglas was born July 3, 1943, in Hutchinson, Kansas, to Herman and Donette (Powell) Ehrlich. Over the years, the family lived in many places, including Minnesota and North Dakota. Doug enlisted in the Air Force and was honorably discharged after his service, which included a tour of duty in Vietnam. Doug held many different jobs in his lifetime, spending the greatest share as a long-haul trucker, a job which was perfect for his desire for new places and adventure. He loved anything on wheels, especially old cars and fast cars. Doug lived the last years of his life in Billings, working at several jobs, the last being for Waggoners Trucking in the office, as he could no longer drive. A celebration of Doug's life and spreading of his ashes was held at his sister's farm in Minnesota on Sept. 19, with friends and family present. Douglas is survived by his daughter, Erin; her husband, Ross; his sisters, Delpha and Annie; a brother, Michael, and many wonderful nieces, nephews and their families. He is preceded in death by his parents. Copyright 2014 The Billings Gazette. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.

Schmunk, Eugene, August 3, 1936- September 28, 2014 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, Nebraska 30 Sep 2014 Eugene W. Schmunk, 78, of rural Morrill, NE, died Sunday, September 28, 2014 at Regional West Medical Center in Scottsbluff. His funeral service will be held at 2pm on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at the First Baptist Church in Scottsbluff with Pastor Gary Cole and Pastor James Rowe officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Lawn Cemetery in Morrill. Visitation will be Wednesday at Jones Mortuary in Mitchell from 3pm until 7pm. The family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials in Eugene’s honor be made in care of the family. Eugene was born August 3, 1936 in Scottsbluff to Henry and Esther (Walter) Schmunk. Eugene was born and raised on the family farm outside of Morrill, where he helped his dad farm and raise cattle until he became ill in 1994. He enjoyed riding horses, driving tractors, watching old western movies and spending time with his niece and nephew. He will be greatly missed by his family. Survivors include his sister, Pam and brother-in-law Don Weinmeister of Morrill; nephew Patrick Weinmeister of Morrill; niece Jennifer Gaul and (Joseph) of Morrill and great nephews Bryson, Chris, and Andrew. He was preceded in death by his parents, Esther and Henry and his brother, Gary.

Wolf, Vivian, Feb. 17, 1928-Sept. 21, 2014 The Tribune Greeley, Colorado 28 Sep 2014 Age: 86 Residence: Greeley Vivian Joyce Wolf, 86, passed away peacefully in Greeley, on Sept. 21, 2014 after a brief illness. Vivian was born to Henry and Clara (Peterson) Grinde on Feb. 17, 1928 in Sheyenne, N.D., the youngest of their four girls. During the Depression, the family moved to New Rockford, N.D., where Vivian graduated high school in 1946 as valedictorian of her class. She worked for a number of years as a registered nurse, following her graduation in 1949 from the Fairview Hospital School of Nursing in Minneapolis, Minn. Vivian married Louis Wolf in April 1956 in Scottsbluff, Neb. and was the proud mother of six children. The family moved six times during Louis’ career with Great Western Sugar, finally settling in Greeley. Together they made each house a home. Vivian was a life-long Lutheran, and a member of Our Savior’s Lutheran Church in Greeley. She enjoyed flower gardening, reading, music and art, writing and receiving letters, and afternoon coffee. Vivian and Louis were members of numerous museums and charitable organizations, and enjoyed attending performances of the Greeley Philharmonic. Vivian will be remembered as someone who loved to visit, was a good listener, and who was thoughtful, patient and kind. She is survived by her husband, Louis, and children, Arthur Wolf (Holly) of Las Vegas, Nev.; Cindy Kinlund (Bracken) of Greeley, Mary Walz (Gale) of St. Francis, Kan, Randi Wolf of Littleton, Colo., Nicholas Wolf of Greeley, and Barbara Chacon (Greg) of Longmont, Colo. She and Louis have nine grandchildren, Montana (Kinlund) Mitchell, Emily Walz, Laurel (Kinlund) LaBonde, Amara Wolf, R.L. Walz, Andrew Wolf, Shelby Kinlund, Hali Wolf, and Michaela Wolf. Their first great-grandchild is on the way. Vivian is preceded in death by her parents; her first husband; and her three sisters: Gwendolyn Holm, Eunice Rheinfrank, and Helen Lance. A service for immediate family was held, and no additional services are planned. Memorial contributions may be made to the “High Plains Library District Foundation,” 2650 W. 29th Street, Greeley, CO, 80631 (970) 506-8582, or “Hospice of Northern Colorado,” 2726 W. 11th Street Road, Greeley, CO 80634 (970) 352-8487.

Eichorn, Patricia "Ann", July 30, 1939 - September 26, 2014 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, Nebraska 28 Sep 2014 Ann Eichorn passed away on September 26, 2014 at Collier Hospice Center in Wheat Ridge, CO, after suffering from multiple strokes and a brain disease. Ann was born in Denver, CO on July 30, 1939 and her family moved to Gering, Nebraska when she was 10. She graduated from Gering High School in 1957. She married her husband Gene in November of 1957 and they moved to Arizona for two years.. They then moved to Colorado to raise their family and lived there until they retired in 2001. They moved back to Scottsbluff, Nebraska to help take care of Ann's parents and after her parents passed, they came back home to Colorado in 2011. Besides being a full time mother and housewife while her children were growing up, she worked for several real estate companies part time and then went to work for a medical office as an Office Manager where she worked until she retired. Ann's family was her top priority - she was always happy when she was with her family. She also had so many close friends, some of which were friends since she was in grade school. It was very important to keep those close ties even after they all moved away from each other. She was active in various church activities throughout the years, most recently the Stephen Ministries at Heritage Community Church. Ann is survived by her devoted husband, Gene; her daughter Kathi (Brad) Wegscheider; her two special grandchildren, Brandy and Brent Wegscheider, a special niece, Wendy (Kevin) Derhaag, and many other cousins and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by infant son, Michael; daughter, Linda; sister, Sue; and her parents, Tom and Esther Tully. There will be a service and a celebration of Ann's life at Heritage Community Church, 5615 W. 64th Avenue, Arvada, Colorado on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Ann's memory to: Collier Hospice Center Lutheran Medical Center Foundation 8300 W. 38th Avenue Wheat Ridge, CO 80033 (checks payable to Exempla Lutheran Hospice) or Heritage Community Church 5615 W. 64th Avenue Arvada, CO 80003

Dinges, Diana Doreen (Pixler), April 30, 1955-Aug. 19, 2014 The Tribune Greeley, Colorado 25 Sep 20 Sep 2014 Age: 59 Residence: Greeley Diana Doreen Dinges, 59, of Greeley, passed away on Aug. 19, 2014, in Greeley. She was born April 30, 1955, in Akron, Colo., to Dennis and Doreen (Plant) Pixler. Diana graduated from Brighton High School in 1975. She married Greg Dinges in 1976. She lived in Greeley, Boulder, Fort Lupton and Brighton before returning to Greeley. She worked in medical records at the hospitals in Brighton and Boulder. Diana was a wonderful mother, auntie and excellent grandmother. She enjoyed taking walks with her grandkids. She had a great sense of humor and will be greatly missed and happily remembered. She leaves behind her son, Dennis (Jayci) Dinges of Greeley; two brothers, Dana (Lori) Pixler of Thornton, and Dusty (Jennifer) Pixler of Port Orchard, Wash.; one sister, Anita (Eddie) Mizunaga of Santa Barbara, Calif.; her grandchildren, Tyler Pieper, Ayla Thomas, Tailee Dinges, Dezi Dinges, Jordan Dinges, Jessalyn Dinges, all of Greeley, and Alyssa Ocker of Brighton. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and daughter, Mandi Thomas. Graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Friday, Sept. 26, 2014, at the Elmwood Cemetery in Brighton.

Betz, Irene Mae, April 4, 1924-Sept. 19, 2014 The Tribune Greeley, Colorado 23 Sep 2014 Age: 90 Residence: Greeley Irene Mae Betz, 90, of Greeley passed away Sept. 19, 2014, at North Colorado Medical Center. She was born April 4, 1924, in Denver, to William and Katherine (Henry) Schoneman. Irene lived in Greeley for six years with her great aunt. In 1930, her parents came for her to work in the fields in Nebraska thinning beets, shocking grain, hoeing weeds and picking potatoes. She had eight years of schooling but spent most of her time working in the fields. Irene married Leo Betz in Gering, Neb. on Nov. 25, 1942. Their son Dennis was born in 1944 in Scottsbluff, Neb. She helped Leo at lambing time in Bayard, Neb., working for Ginn Company feeding 4,000 sheep. In the summer of 1947, the family moved to Platteville to help her father and brothers on the farm. Irene worked at the potato docks, and in the evening worked as a hostess at Judy’s Supper Club in Platteville. In October they moved to Greeley to work for Manuel Kindsfater. In June of 1949, their daughter Carolyn was born. In 1950, they started their own farm and dairy. She helped Leo on the farm cultivating, hauling beets and with the hay harvest. Irene returned to school after their son Dennis joined the Air Force. She became a secretary for a real estate office. In 1970, she went to work at North Colorado Medical Center as a secretary and aide in the maternity ward. She retired in 1990 to take care of their daughter Carolyn, who passed away in 1993. She also took care of Leo, who had a stroke in 1996 and suffered from Alzheimer’s. He passed away in 2002. Irene enjoyed going to Evans Senior Center, seeing all her friends and traveling with them whenever possible. She was also a member of the Red Hats Grandmas. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, great-grandchildren and those who adopted her as their grandmother. She enjoyed her crafts, making everything you could imagine from dolls to rabbits. She knitted and crocheted, making afghans, growing her flowers and plants, canning, taking pictures and being with her family. She kept very busy. In January 2013 she moved to Life Care Center. She presented ideas that were accepted and kept up with crafts in volume that were sold during the craft shows. While living there she also began to paint. Irene is survived by her son, Dennis, and Laura Ann Betz of Greeley; two sisters, Sharon (Robert) Grauberger of Wheatland, Wyo. and Doris Odenbaugh of Platteville; four grandchildren; two step-grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo; daughter, Carolyn Ann; and three brothers, Albert, Billy, and Johnny Schoneman. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24, at Stoddard Funeral Home. Funeral service will take place at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, at Stoddard Funeral Home. Interment at Sunset Memorial Gardens. A reception will follow at 12:30 p.m. Thursday at Our Savior’s Lutheran Church, 1800 21st Ave., Greeley, Colorado 80631.

Hauf, Doug Deines, Aug. 20, 1970- Sept. 19, 2014 Billings Gazette Billings, Montana 22 Sep 2014 PIERRE, S.D. — Doug Deines Hauf, 44, most recently of Pierre, S.D., passed into the hands of his lord on Sept. 19, 2014. Doug was a man of varied interests and although his passing was far too soon, his life was marked by a number of highlights. Doug was born Aug. 20, 1970, in Billings the son of Jerry and Rosetta Hauf. He was raised in Billings and graduated from Billings West High. Early in life Doug developed a passion for music which he pursued as a drummer. Billings West Band, private lessons and music school in California allowed him to pursue his dream of excellence. He took pride in having played at the Alberta Bair Theater, the Billings Studio Theater and in an opening act band for the Charlie Daniels Band. Doug valued education and studied music at Northwest College, Powell, Wyo., followed by a Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science from South Dakota State University, Brookings, S.D. in 1998. He concluded his academic career with a Master’s in Business Administration from the University of Phoenix. Doug lived in Sheridan, Wyo. for a number of years where he held a variety of jobs including work at an art studio where he applied his interest in art and photography. For several years Doug served as a counselor at NSI Academy for troubled teens. In 2012, Doug relocated to Pierre, S.D. to begin a career in computer programming, first with Eagle Creek Consulting and most recently the State of South Dakota. Writing was another passion for Doug who authored and self-published a novel on Amazon. The writing was another outlet for Doug’s creative talents. Doug is preceded in death by his mother Rosetta K. Deines; his father Jerry Lee Hauf; his grandparents Harry and Rose Deines of Laurel and Ronald and Rene Hauf of Edgar. Paternal survivors include his aunt Carole Ann Hauf of Billings; uncle Charles B. Hauf and wife Sandy of Houston, Texas; cousins John Hauf and wife Nadine and children Peyton, Luke and Blake of Allen, Texas; Suzanne Conway and husband COL Franz Conway and children Sean and Brett of Bel Air, Md. Maternal survivors include Aunt Donna Leuthold of Billings; cousins Jeff Leuthold and wife Ingeri and family of Billings and Rick Leuthold and wife Cindy and family of Billings and Denver. Memorial Services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 24 at Smith Downtown Chapel, 925 S. 27th Street in Billings. Interment of the urn will be in the Huntley Cemetery. Condolences and memories may be shared with the family by visiting smithfuneralchapels.com

Martha E. Issinghoff Jul. 30, 1925 - Jun. 14, 2014 Martha Issinghoff, age 88, died June 14, 2014. She was born July 30, 1925 to Anton and Anna Sauer Stremel, at St. Anthony's Hospital, Hays, Kansas. She received her primary education at St. Mary's Catholic School, Loretto, Rush County, Kansas; graduated from Windthorst High School, Windthorst, Kansas. On January 28, 1947, she married Linus Clinton Issinghoff at the Immaculate Heart of Mary church at Windthorst, Kansas. Her husband's retirement brought them to Dodge City, Kansas in 1990 where she was a member of Our Lady of Guadalupe Cathedral. In 2002 they moved to Osage City, Kansas where she belonged to St. Patrick's parish. She was a member of the Altar Society in both parishes. She belonged to the Daughters of Isabella's St. Rita's Circle in Dodge City. She was a life member of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia (AHSGR) in Lincoln, Nebraska. She served on the International Board of Directors and as President of the Foundation of AHSGR. She organized five chapters for the Society and the Kansas Round Up of AHSGR chapters in Kansas. She served as President of the Golden Wheat Chapter, Wichita, and of the Kansas Round Up of chapters. Through AHSGR she became an avid researcher of her ancestral genealogy and history. She was the author of three books; one each on the Stremel and Sauer Families in Germany, Russia and America and on her Issinghoff family in Germany and America. She is survived by two daughters, Carla Ann (and Richard) Wesson of Pullman, Washington; Mary Kristine (and Patrick) Lawless of Osage City, Kansas and a son Gregory (and Kristin) Issinghoff of Clovis, California; five grandchildren and ten great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband, Linus Clinton Issinghoff; her parents; five brothers and seven sisters. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated at 10:30 AM., Wednesday, June 18, 2014 at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Osage City, Kansas. The rosary will be recited at 7:00 PM., Tuesday evening at the church. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 PM., Thursday, June 19, 2014 at Holy Cross Cemetery in Windthorst, Kansas. Memorial contributions may be made to the Windthorst Heritage, Inc. and sent in care of VanArsdale Funeral Chapel at 107 N. 6th street, Osage City, Kansas 66523. Condolences may be expressed at vanarsdalefs.com.

Schneider, Scott, May 5, 1972 – September 15, 2014 The Billings Gazette Billings, Montana 20 Sep 2014 Scott E. Schneider, age 42, of Billings, MT passed away on September 15, 2014 at St. Vincent Health Care with his family by his side. Scott was born in Glendive, MT the son of Duane and Diana (Stull) Schneider. Scott attended grade school in Garrison, ND and graduated from Garrison High School in 1990. After high school Scott attended Dickinson State University where he received his Bachelor’s degree in Biology in 1995. After college Scott remained in Dickinson where he met the love of his life, Carey Kountz, and they were married on June 23, 2007. Scott and Carey eventually moved to Idaho for several years before returning to Montana where they have lived in Billings for the last four years. Scott was an avid golfer and sports fan. He loved watching the Michigan Wolverines, Pittsburgh Steelers and the Detroit Tigers. Scott loved spending time playing with his nieces and nephews who he loved as his own. Scott is survived by his wife, Carey; his father, Duane Schneider of Garrison, ND; grandparent, Donna Sygulla of Beach, ND; one brother, Dusty (Brandee) Schneider of Mandan, ND; one sister, Karri (Joe) Kerzmann of Colstrip, MT; father and mother-law, Brad & Mary Kountz of Brockway, MT; brother and sister-in-laws, Tina (Cary) Phillips of Circle, MT and Kaylee (Matt) Kleinsasser of Miles City, MT; twelve nieces and nephews, Kaylee “KJ”, Tanner “Chuck”, Destiny “D”, Angel “Lizzy”, Tyson, Riley, Ramsey “Hollywood”, Rhett “Rhetters”, Falynn “Fal”, Flint, Greeley “Grees”, Izzy “Izzard” and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. He was preceded in death by his mother Diana; grandparents, Art & Bertha Schneider and Joe Sygulla and two uncles, Gerald “Luger” Schneider and Ed Sygulla. A memorial service will be held on Monday, September 22, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cremation Funeral Gallery in Billings, MT. The family requests that friends dress casual and wear their favorite sports memorabilia if possible. A luncheon will follow in the Banquet Room at the Elks Lodge. Stevenson & Son’s Funeral Home of Miles City is entrusted with the arrangements. Condolences can be made to the family by visiting - See more at: http://stevensonfuneralhomes.com/obituaries/scott-schneider-age-42-of-billings/#sthash.glruTY3v.dpuf

Wiederspan , Joyce Arleen, March 25, 1931-Sept. 14, 2014 The Tribune Greeley Colorado 16 Sep 2214 Age: 83 Residence: Evans Joyce Arleen Wiederspan, 83 of Evans, passed away on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2014, at her home. Born Joyce Arleen Williams to Clyde and Metta (Martin) Williams on March 25, 1931, in Fort Morgan, Colo. She attended schools there and met and later married the love of her life, Edwin Wiederspan. They were married Aug. 27, 1950. There were two children born to this union, Cynthia Gail of Evans and Curtis Dale of Eaton. Joyce was an active member of the Church of Christ. She was a homemaker while the children were at home. In later years she worked as a dental assistant for Dr. Donald Tibbets. She also worked for Corinne Popp at Mode-O-Day. After CNA training she worked for Sunset Manor Nursing Home. She also attended Northeastern Jr. College and received training in floral arranging. She used her skills to arrange flowers for many friends and family members. She found joy in the lives of her grandchildren, friends and other family members who will miss her dearly. Survivors include her husband, Edwin D. Wiederspan; her daughter, Cynthia Sagel; her son and daughter-in-law, Curt and Luann Wiederspan; her grandchildren, Robin Sagel (Janna), Stacey Mitchell (Ron), Rhonda Dwyer (David), Paula Flint (Shane), Kyle Wiederspan (Kerrie), Casey Wiederspan (Melissa), and Ryan Wiederspan; her great-grandchildren, Kiana and Peyton Mitchell, Chet, Caiden and Trey Dwyer, Kinza Sagel, Dakota and Hudson Flint; her sister, Geraldine South and her brother, Dallas Bowles and our special friend, Flo Garcia of Fort Morgan. She is preceded in death by her parents, Clyde and Metta Williams and a sister, Clydie Travis. A funeral service to celebrate Joyce’s life will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014, at the Moser Funeral Service Chapel, 3501 S. 11th Ave. in Evans. Interment will follow at the Evans Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Mountain States Children’s Home in Longmont, Colo., or to Hospice of Northern Colorado. They can be sent in care of Moser Funeral Service, 3501 S. 11th Ave., Evans, CO 80620.

Miller, Lois, June 17, 1929 - Sept. 13, 2014 The Tribune Greeley, Colorado 16 Sep 2014 Age: 85 Residence: Greeley Lois Marie Haas Miller, 85, of Greeley passed from this life Sept. 13, 2014, at Kenton Manor in Greeley, Colorado. She was born June 17, 1929, to Kenneth William and Elva Francis (Bowie) Shaw in Elm Creek, Neb. Lois grew up in Elm Creek and moved to Greeley in 1944 where she graduated from Greeley High School in 1947. On July 25, 1948, she married William R. Haas in Windsor. He passed on Sept. 25, 1992. She married John “Lyle” Miller on Feb. 28, 1999. He passed on Aug. 26, 2004. Lois was a great homemaker and cook, and enjoyed bowling, dutch hops, watching the Broncos, and spending time with her family — especially her grandchildren. She also enjoyed her years at the Broadview apartments with the many activities and friends. Lois was a member of St. John’s Lutheran Church in Windsor. She is survived by her daughters, Diane Dillard (Bob) of Greeley, Connie Winder (Dale) of Windsor, and Billie Gomer (Gary) of Windsor; eight grandchildren; 30 great-grandchildren; 13 great-great-grandchildren; brother, James Shaw (Barb) of Eaton; and a loving extended family. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands; daughter, Joni Kay Haas; and two brothers, Charles and Dean Shaw. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 18, 2014, at First Assembly of God, 3000 16th St. in Greeley. Contributions may be made in her memory to the “Wounded Warriors” in care of Adamson Funeral & Cremation Services, 2000 47th Avenue Greeley, CO 80634. Condolences may be sent to the family at www.adamsonchapels.com.

An Invitation to a Mission Presentation on Saturday, September 13th in Calgary, AB,Tuesday, September 16 at 7 p.m. in Christ Lutheran Church, Kelowna, B.C., and then in the Evangelical Lutheran Brethren congregations in Winkler (Friday, September 19th), Richer (Saturday, September 20th), Mitchell near Steinbach (Sunday, September 21st - service starts at 11 a.m.), Christ Lutheran Church, Mellowdale/Barrhead (probably on September 27th at 10 a.m.) If anyone reads this and is on our way, perhaps you could contact me at hwg1923@hotmail.com You are cordially invited to this event. Please pass on the information to anyone you think might be interested at this very late date. I know Georg Ballardt personally. "Mission Director Georg Ballardt will be speaking on the work of the Pool of Siloam Lutheran Mission Society which has its headquarters in SW Germany and at a Mission House Retreat Centre in the village of Herchenhain/Grebenhain in Central Germany just northwest of Frankfurt. This presentation will take place at the Calgary Chapter of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia meeting to be held on Saturday, September 13, 2014 starting at 11:00 a.m. at Ascension Lutheran Church, 1432 - 19 St. NE Calgary, AB The presentation will be translated by Pastor Horst Gutsche. Georg Ballardt will also be visiting other localities in Western Canada. The presentation will be about 30 minutes in duration." Here is a bit of background on this mission society made up mainly of recent German Russian immigrants to Germany. Their families suffered the brunt of communism and religious ethnic and Christian persecution during a period of time lasting about 70 + years. The Pool of Siloam Mission Society of Evangelical Lutheran Brethren Congregations A History of the Pool of Siloam Lutheran Mission Society It was founded on December 21, 2001 in order to alleviate the needs of suffering people in Ukraine, Moldova and Romania and to provide them with humanitarian aid. Clothing, medical instruments, wheelchairs, walkers, mattresses, children's clothing and shoes were collected and then sorted and packed by volunteer helpers from Evangelical Lutheran congregations in Freiburg, Neustadt and Neuwied. At first a truck was purchased in order transport the goods. Because of costs incurred it was later sold and trucks were rented. During the years from 2001 to 2013 50 - 60 tons of aid was transported to Ukraine, Moldova and Romania. Every year homes for children, orphanages, hospitals, homeless shelters, cancer clinics, surgeries, schools, prisons and Christian congregations are visited. By means of the Mission Retreat Centre at Grebenhain (Herchenhain) northwest of Frankfurt on the Main River in Germany the mission society also organizes work with youth, families and senior citizens etc. All the work is done by volunteers (about 100 in all). Humanitarian aid is distributed to people directly in communities where they reside. This work is solely supported by freewill donations. Every Christmas about 9,000 euros are donated in order to buy presents for children in orphanages and about 2,000 are purchased with these funds. Orphanages are supported in Ukraine and in Russia. Aid has also been distributed in Petro Schan in Romania. Katja Miske is working in a hospital near Arequipa in Peru. Olga Krieger is working in a hospital in Kagandu in Uganda The Board of Directors of the Pool of Siloam Mission Society are: Georg Ballardt - ChairmanKarl Graefenstein - Second Chairman (his brother is Bishop Viktor Graefenstein of the Association of Evangelical Lutheran Congregations in Ukraine)Viktor Hempel - Third ChairmanPaul Mik - Fourth ChairmanAngelina Ulrich - Treasurer If you would like to help please contact: Mission Director Georg BallardtSiloam Mission Society/Missionswerke SiloahFederstrasse 279362 ForchheimGermany Tel.: 01149 173 8041700Email: g.ballardt@t-online.de The Bank Account for the Society is: Evangelische Kreditgenossenschaft eG, Kontonummer: 105012554 (another number given is: 3050 12554), Bankleitzahl/Routing Number: 52060410 About 70 Evangelical Lutheran lay led congregations in Germany are involved in the work of the society. One of the largest has a Sunday attendance of 500 and is located at Lahr where there used to be a Canadian Armed Forces Base. Events that have taken place during the last years included trips to Eastern Europe and Middle Asia March 9-16, 2013: 35-40 senior citizens attended a Bible Retreat at Grebenhain In early September, 2013 the "Gemeindetage / Congregational Days" were held in Neuwied in the Rhineland of Germany on one weekend. 1,500 people were in attendance. 11 days in September-October, 2013: an evangelism event was held in the cities of Perm and Ekaterinburg in Russia January 25 - 26, 2014: there were 70 at a youth weekend Febuary 21 - 23, 2014: there was a Sunday School teachers workshop event April 21, 2014 - and Easter Evangelism Event was held in Cloppenburg May 1, 2014 - there was a seminar for choir directors May 16 - May 26, 2014 - an evangelism mission visit took place in Chelyabinsk (Pastor Waldemar Jesse and his wife Katja) and in Ekaterinburg (Pastor Benzel). Nizhniye Sergi was also visited. August 2 - July 26, 2014: 60 youth attended a youth Bible event July 19 - July 26, 2014: 45 attended the family Bible retreat July 26 - August 2, 2014: 80 (of these 50 were children) attended the family Bible retreat August 29 - 30, 2014: 30 attended the Lutheran Free Conference sponsored by the Church of the Lutheran Confession; various theological papers were presented and discussed September 6, 2014: there was an information meeting attended by 50 interested students who would like to start courses at a planned Bible School to be held on eight weekends with two week-long seminars at the Mission Society Retreat Centre in Grebenhain-Herchenhain during the year 2015. It is hoped that about 30 will enroll for sure. September 18 - 28, 2014: there will be a visit to Krasnoperekopsk October 9 - 13, 2014: there will be a visit to Romania October 16 - 19, 2014: there will be a preaching seminar October 31 - November 2, 2014: there will be a marriage seminar November 7 - 9, 2014: there will be a youth and congregational leadership training event November 13 - 16, 2014: there will be a Ladies Weekend November 21 - 23, 2014: there will be an evangelism event at Bad Wildungen, Germany November 29 - 30, 2014: there will be a congregational visitation in Cologne December 5 - 7, 2014: a youth Bible retreat will take place The Mission Retreat Centre of Missionswerk Siloah / The Pool of Siloam Mission Society is located in the high hilly region of Vogelsberg County where many Volga Germans have their ancestral roots. When I was there this year (besides this summer I visited there for a two days in the summer of 2013) I went jogging during the morning and saw the cemeteries in two of the villages. Names such as Luft, Langlitz, Hartmann, Ruhl, Weitzel, Kiel and so forth were found on the tombstones. As a matter of interest, I also noted that a Pastor Battenberg, who died in 1974, was buried with his wife in the cemetery at Herchenhain. The local Lutheran congregation had just celebrated a 50th confirmation anniversary and laid a wreath at the gravesite for him and his wife. Mrs. Kiel, our cook during a Free Lutheran Conference held there August 29 - 31 had been confirmed by this pastor. She told me that the family knew that they were related to the Mountbattens (the Battenbergs who anglicized their name in 1917) and thus to Prince Philip. The address of the Missionshaus Siloah (the retreat centre) is: Feldkruecker Weg 10, 36355 Grebenhain / Herchenhain, Germany. The Hausmeister (caretaker) of this retreat centre is Andreas Putzer. His email address is: putzer-andreas@t-online.de The cost of a stay there is very reasonable and with three meals per diem is only 23 euros per person with less for children. P. S. Georg Ballardt's father's family comes from the village of Mariental on the Volga in Russia, his mother was a Vossler whose family came from close to Dnepropetrovsk. Lydia Ballardt's maiden name is Wirtz and her mother was a Morasch so that side of the family had lots of connections with people from Yagodnaya Polyana on the Volga River in Russia.

Melichar, Donna M, December 6, 1960 - September 7, 2014 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, Nebraska 10 Sep 2014 Donna M. Melichar, 53, of Lincoln, died 9-7-14. Born 12-6-1960 in Kansas City, MO to Fred and Alicia (Mount) Rupp. Real Estate Agent for 22 years in Nebraska. Member of Southwood Lutheran Church; Hillcrest Country Club. Family members include husband, Larry of Lincoln; son, Jim Kraus of Lincoln; daughter, Mandy Kraus of Seattle, WA; parents, Fred & Alicia Rupp of Lincoln; sister, Sheila Rupp of Lincoln; Stepchildren, Shelley & Scott Schroeder, Ashley & Chad Francisco, Stacy Melichar, Matt & Lindsey Melichar all of Lincoln, 8 step-grandchildren. Preceded in death by step grandson, Taylor Francisco. - See more at: http://www.roperandsons.com/obituary/Donna-M-Melichar/Lincoln-NE.

Lofing, Betty, March 20, 1931- September 7, 2014 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, Nebraska 10 Sep 2014 Betty Jean (Baltes) Lofing, 83, of Gering, died Sunday, September 7, 2014 at Heritage Estates in Gering. Her funeral service will be held at 2pm on Friday, September 12, 2014 at Faith Lutheran Church in Gering with Reverend Richard Neugebauer officiating. Interment will follow at West Lawn Cemetery in Gering. Visitation is scheduled from 11am until 7pm on Thursday at Jolliffe Funeral Home in Scottsbluff. The family respectfully requests that in lieu of flowers, memorials in Betty’s honor be made in care of the church or the Legacy of the Plains Museum. Betty was born on March 20, 1931 to Jerome and Muriel (Myers) Baltes in Minatare, NE. She attended Lake Minatare grade school and graduated from Minatare High School in 1949. She married William “Bill” Lofing on January 29, 1950 in Scottsbluff. She has lived south of Gering since August 15, 1950. Betty was a member of Faith Lutheran Church in Gering and member of the LWML. We all have our individual stories and memories of our dear sweet Betty. We will all grasp blindly for the words left unspoken to her for all she gave to us. But in spite of this she had that special thread that weaved us all together to fulfill her legacy of who she truly was; “A Caring Giver”! Betty is survived by her sons Terry A. Lofing of Gering, Perry G. Lofing of Gering and special friend Karen A. Helling of Scottsbluff; daughter Shelley R. (Bob) DeBoer of Gering; special grandson Seth William DeBoer of Gering; and sister Roma Mae (John) Nuss of Gering. Her parents, husband William “Bill” Lofing, sister JoDeen Blum and brother Dale Baltes preceded her in death.

An Invitation to a Mission Presentation on Wednesday, September 10th in Edmonton, AB You are cordially invited to this event. "Mission Director Georg Ballardt will be speaking on the work of the Pool of Siloam Lutheran Mission Society which has its headquarters in SW Germany and a Mission House Retreat Centre in the village of Herchenhain/Grebenhain in Central Germany just northwest of Frankfurt. This presentation will take place at the Edmonton Chapter of the American Historical Society of Germans from Russia meeting to be held on Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. at Allendale Junior High School, 6415 - 106 Street. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. The presentation will be translated by Pastor Horst Gutsche. Georg Ballardt will also be visiting other localities in Western Canada. The presentation will be about 30 minutes in duration." The Pool of Siloam Mission Society of Evangelical Lutheran Brethren Congregations A History of the Pool of Siloam Lutheran Mission Society It was founded on December 21, 2001 in order to alleviate the needs of suffering people in Ukraine, Moldova and Romania and to provide them with humanitarian aid. Clothing, medical instruments, wheelchairs, walkers, mattresses, children's clothing and shoes were collected and then sorted and packed by volunteer helpers from Evangelical Lutheran congregations in Freiburg, Neustadt and Neuwied. At first a truck was purchased in order transport the goods. Because of costs incurred it was later sold and trucks were rented. During the years from 2001 to 2013 50 - 60 tons of aid was transported to Ukraine, Moldova and Romania. Every year homes for children, orphanages, hospitals, homeless shelters, cancer clinics, surgeries, schools, prisons and Christian congregations are visited. By means of the Mission Retreat Centre at Grebenhain (Herchenhain) northwest of Frankfurt on the Main River in Germany the mission society also organizes work with youth, families and senior citizens etc. All the work is done by volunteers (about 100 in all). Humanitarian aid is distributed to people directly in communities where they reside. This work is solely supported by freewill donations. Every Christmas about 9,000 euros are donated in order to buy presents for children in orphanages and about 2,000 are purchased with these funds. Orphanages are supported in Ukraine and in Russia. Aid has also been distributed in Petro Schan in Romania. Katja Miske is working in a hospital near Arequipa in Peru. Olga Krieger is working in a hospital in Kagandu in Uganda The Board of Directors of the Pool of Siloam Mission Society are: Georg Ballardt - ChairmanKarl Graefenstein - Second Chairman (his brother is Bishop Viktor Graefenstein of the Association of Evangelical Lutheran Congregations in Ukraine)Viktor Hempel - Third ChairmanPaul Mik - Fourth ChairmanAngelina Ulrich - Treasurer If you would like to help please contact: Mission Director Georg BallardtSiloam Mission Society/Missionswerke SiloahFederstrasse 279362 ForchheimGermany Tel.: 01149 173 8041700Email: g.ballardt@t-online.de The Bank Account for the Society is: Evangelische Kreditgenossenschaft eG, Kontonummer: 105012554 (another number given is: 3050 12554), Bankleitzahl/Routing Number: 52060410 About 70 Evangelical Lutheran lay led congregations in Germany are involved in the work of the society. One of the largest has a Sunday attendance of 500 and is located at Lahr where there used to be a Canadian Armed Forces Base. Events that have taken place during the last years included trips to Eastern Europe and Middle Asia March 9-16, 2013: 35-40 senior citizens attended a Bible Retreat at Grebenhain In early September, 2013 the "Gemeindetage / Congregational Days" were held in Neuwied in the Rhineland of Germany on one weekend. 1,500 people were in attendance. 11 days in September-October, 2013: an evangelism event was held in the cities of Perm and Ekaterinburg in Russia January 25 - 26, 2014: there were 70 at a youth weekend Febuary 21 - 23, 2014: there was a Sunday School teachers workshop event April 21, 2014 - and Easter Evangelism Event was held in Cloppenburg May 1, 2014 - there was a seminar for choir directors May 16 - May 26, 2014 - an evangelism mission visit took place in Chelyabinsk (Pastor Waldemar Jesse and his wife Katja) and in Ekaterinburg (Pastor Benzel). Nizhniye Sergi was also visited. August 2 - July 26, 2014: 60 youth attended a youth Bible event July 19 - July 26, 2014: 45 attended the family Bible retreat July 26 - August 2, 2014: 80 (of these 50 were children) attended the family Bible retreat August 29 - 30, 2014: 30 attended the Lutheran Free Conference sponsored by the Church of the Lutheran Confession; various theological papers were presented and discussed September 6, 2014: there was an information meeting attended by 50 interested students who would like to start courses at a planned Bible School to be held on eight weekends with two week-long seminars at the Mission Society Retreat Centre in Grebenhain-Herchenhain during the year 2015. It is hoped that about 30 will enroll for sure. September 18 - 28, 2014: there will be a visit to Krasnoperekopsk October 9 - 13, 2014: there will be a visit to Romania October 16 - 19, 2014: there will be a preaching seminar October 31 - November 2, 2014: there will be a marriage seminar November 7 - 9, 2014: there will be a youth and congregational leadership training event November 13 - 16, 2014: there will be a Ladies Weekend November 21 - 23, 2014: there will be an evangelism event at Bad Wildungen, Germany November 29 - 30, 2014: there will be a congregational visitation in Cologne December 5 - 7, 2014: a youth Bible retreat will take place The Mission Retreat Centre of Missionswerk Siloah / The Pool of Siloam Mission Society is located in the high hilly region of Vogelsberg County where many Volga Germans have their ancestral roots. When I was there this year (besides this summer I visited there for a two days in the summer of 2013) I went jogging during the morning and saw the cemeteries in two of the villages. Names such as Luft, Langlitz, Hartmann, Ruhl, Weitzel, Kiel and so forth were found on the tombstones. As a matter of interest, I also noted that a Pastor Battenberg, who died in 1974, was buried with his wife in the cemetery at Herchenhain. The local Lutheran congregation had just celebrated a 50th confirmation anniversary and laid a wreath at the gravesite for him and his wife. Mrs. Kiel, our cook during a Free Lutheran Conference held there August 29 - 31 had been confirmed by this pastor. She told me that the family knew that they were related to the Mountbattens (the Battenbergs who anglicized their name in 1917) and thus to Prince Philip. The address of the Missionshaus Siloah (the retreat centre) is: Feldkruecker Weg 10, 36355 Grebenhain / Herchenhain, Germany. The Hausmeister (caretaker) of this retreat centre is Andreas Putzer. His email address is: putzer-andreas@t-online.de

Stumpf, Reinhold, Nov. 26, 1923-Aug. 25, 2014 The Tribune Greeley, Colorado Age: 90 Residence: Sterling Reinhold “Riney” George Stumpf, 90 of Sterling, died Monday, Aug. 25, 2014, at Devonshire Acres. Riney was born Nov. 26, 1923, in Paxton, Neb. to Philip and Christina Stumpf. He was the youngest of 10 children and was the last surviving member of that generation. Riney’s greatest love in his life was his wife, Gloria, whom he was married to for over 60 years and his family. He grew up in Crook, Colo., graduating from Crook High School in 1941. Riney farmed with his parents until he married Gloria on March 18, 1944. Between 1945 and 1951 they had three children, Ronna, Gordon and Tamra. From 1953-1976, Riney was an express agent at The Railway Express Agency in Sterling. He then farmed, and worked at RE-1 Valley School as a custodian until his retirement. He was an avid fan for all his children and grandchildren’s sporting events. He loved all sports, Broncos, Rockies, Nuggets, and anything he could find on TV. He also loved to watch bull riding and rodeos. One of the things he enjoyed most was his Black Angus Cattle. His daughter Tamra said he would go out in the pasture and just look at them. He always knew which calf belonged to which momma. She said she could never figure that out, they all just looked black to her. He was a quiet man with a unique sense of humor and had a positive attitude towards life, and a great smile. He was preceded in death by his wife, Gloria; parents, and nine siblings. Survivors include daughters, Ronna Rice (Jim) of Greeley, Tamra Stumpf-Fowler (Roger) of Greeley; son Gordon Stumpf (Pam) of Sterling; grandchildren Mike Rice and girlfriend Sydney Hageseth of Windsor, Julie Lordemann (Michael), and Kris Stumpf all of Greeley; Kay Powell (Mark) of Littleton; Scott Rice and Holly of Highlands Ranch; Kyle Stumpf (Christy), Kory Stumpf (Adrian) all of Sterling; Joel Stumpf (Michille) of Los Angeles; and Evan and Sam Fowler of Fort Collins; and great-grandchildren, Ashley (Paul) Hiller of Denver; Brittney and Caeley Lordemann of Greeley; Hannah, Hadley and Harper Hageseth of Windsor; Timmi and Alli Keisel, and Zane and Titan Stumpf of Sterling; Kenley and Chase Rice of Highlands Ranch; Alexander Stumpf of Los Angeles; and Cameron, Reagan, Morgan and Nolan Powell, all of Littleton. He also is survived by many nephews and nieces he loved. Riney was loved very much and will be missed by all.

Bruntz, David A., July 7, 1928-Sept. 3, 2014 The Tribune Greeley, Colorado 6 Sep 2014 Age: 86 Residence: La Salle David A. Bruntz of La Salle passed away on Sept. 3, 2014. He was born to Adam and Minnie Bruntz on July 7, 1928, at their family farm in LaSalle. He married Violet C. Deutscher of Greeley, in St. Francis, Kan., on May 15, 1946. After his service in the U.S. Navy, Dave and Violet moved back onto the family farm in LaSalle, where for over 50 years they ran a small dairy farm, lived, loved, raised their family, and were part of the Beebe Draw community. Dave was born and lived on or adjacent to the family farm his entire life until his death. He farmed many years with, as well as shared a close relationship, with his brother Ed and his family. He attended school at Beebe Draw. One of the memories Dave often shared was remembering as a young man working for Meadow Gold and delivering milk to the German Prisoner of War camp west of Greeley. The prisoners enjoyed immensely talking with him in German. Dave and Violet enjoyed traveling and some of the most memorable trips included visiting Europe through a trip sponsored by the extension service; several family trips to Disney World in Florida; multiple trips to Hawaii; traveling to national bowling tournaments, and numerous visits to Branson, Mo. with their close friends Charlene and Ray Meisinger. Family gatherings and time spent with family were important to Dave and later on he enjoyed gathering at McDonald’s with friends. Dave and Violet through the years were actively involved in the local Germans from Russia group. Dave’s only real regret in life was that he was forced to leave school after eighth grade to work on the family farm. The lack of formal education did not deter him from becoming successful but led to his passion that his children would have the opportunity for a formal education. He is survived by two sons, Rodney A. Bruntz, and Dr. Stanley D. Bruntz (Beverly); seven grandchildren; 11 great-grandchildren (including one recently born on his birthday); and two great-great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Violet; brothers, Adam, Edward and Sam Bruntz; sisters, Effie Lammers, Dolly Foss, Hannah Kauffman, Marie Alles, Leah Walters, and Martha Steinmetz; daughter-in-law, Judy; and grandson, David Robert. Visitation will be held from 6-8 p.m. Monday, Sept. 8, 2014, at the Allnutt Macy Chapel, 702 13th St., Greeley CO. Services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014, at Trinity Lutheran Church, 3000 35th Ave., Greeley CO. Internment at Sunset Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church in care of Allnutt Macy Chapel 702 13th St., Greeley CO 80631. Friends may view the online obituary and send condolences at www.allnutt.com.

Huckfeldt, Donald, Oct. 12, 1922 - Sept. 4, 2014 Scottsbluff Star Herald Scottsbluff, Nebraska 6 Sep 2014 Donald Huckfeldt, 91, of Hay Springs, passed away to meet his Lord and Savior on September 4, 2014. In 1943, Don, joined the Army and fought in WWII and was a life member of the American Legion. In 1944, he married Merlyn June Hays, in Aniston, Alabama; they were married 49 years, until Merlyn's death in 1993, and to this union were born 3 children, Cheryl, Don, and Darrell. He is survived by his wife, Nellie Ashmore of 16 years, daughter, Cheryl (Larry) Kubo, son, Dean (Linda) Huckfeldt, Jody Huckfeldt, wife of the late Darrell Huckfeldt, numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and extended family. Don loved farming which made his life and livelihood. He also had a love for baseball, which he played and coached for many years. A memorial has been established for the Hay Springs Fire and Rescue Department, Donations may be sent to Chamberlain Drabbels Mortuary, PO Box 443, Hay Springs, NE 69347.